[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 5 (Monday, January 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1077-1078]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-107]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1032]


Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC). This 
Committee provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard 
on matters relating to the safe transit of vessels and products through 
Galveston Bay, and to and from the Ports of Galveston, Houston, Texas 
City, and Galveston Bay.

DATES: Applicants must send a cover letter describing their interest, 
reasons for application, and qualifications, and should enclose a 
complete professional biography or resume to CDR Michael Zidik, the 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO), on or before February 1, 
2012.

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ADDRESSES: Applicants must send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: USCG Sector Houston-Galveston, Waterway Management 
Division, 9640 Clinton Drive, Houston, TX 77029; or by faxing (713) 
671-5156; or by emailing to [email protected].
    This notice is available in our online docket, USCG-2011-1032, at 
http://www.regulations.gov by inserting USCG-2011-1032 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search''. Please do not post your 
resume on this site.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Michael Zidik, ADFO of 
HOGANSAC at (713) 671-5164; fax (713) 671-5156; or email at 
[email protected] or Lieutenant Margaret Brown at (713) 678-
9001; or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HOGANSAC is an advisory committee chartered 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-
463). HOGANSAC was established under Section 18 of the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 1991, (Pub. L. 102-241)and provides advice and 
recommendation to the Coast Guard on matters relating to the safe 
transit of vessels and products through Galveston Bay and to and from 
the Ports of Galveston, Houston, Texas City, and Galveston Bay.
    The Committee is expected to meet at least three times a year.
    We will consider applications for three positions.
    (a) One at-large member who may represent a particular interest 
group but who utilize the port facilities at Galveston, Houston, and 
Texas City.
    (b) One member representing labor organizations which load and 
unload cargo at the Ports of Galveston and Houston.
    (c) One member from organizations that represent ship owners, 
stevedores, shipyards, or shipping organizations domiciled in the State 
of Texas.
    Each HOGANSAC Committee member serves a term of office of up two 
years. Members may be considered to serve consecutive terms. All 
members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or 
reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the 
Federal Government.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory 
committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with 
provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
110-81, as amended).
    In support of the Coast Guard policy on gender and ethnic 
nondiscrimination, we encourage qualified men and women of all racial 
and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values diversity; all the 
different characteristics and attributes of persons that enhance the 
mission of the Coast Guard.

    Dated: December 14, 2011.
James Whitehead,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Designated Federal Officer.
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